ASH in the News

[04-October-2012] Click here to view original article. EMC News – A Sandy Hill community association is crediting the overwhelming success of its annual fall barbecue to the work of a new committee dedicated to fostering better relations between residents and … Read More

[06-Sept-2012] Click here to view original article. SUN News – Ottawa Police don’t want to be invited to your party. That’s the message police, along with Ottawa Bylaw, Action Sandy Hill, the University of Ottawa Housing Services and a group … Read More

[06-Sept-2012] Click here to view original article. EMC News – Sandy Hill home owners have butted heads with students living in the area over issues such as noise and garbage, but this fall the community’s new Town and Gown Committee … Read More

[02-August-2012] Click here to view original article. EMC News – A Sandy Hill site featuring several derelict buildings remains untouched months after the city approved a proposal to create a temporary park at the location. The plans to demolish three … Read More

Almost a dozen Sandy Hill residents came out in support of changes to the way the city’s noise bylaw is enforced, but many said there needs to be even more attention to fix the “free-for-all party destination” reputation Sandy Hill is gaining.

Just days before the May “two-four” weekend, the community and protective services committee heard from several frustrated residents who complained their quality of life is deteriorating because of out-of-control partying in the neighbourhood, which borders on the University of Ottawa.

Almost a dozen Sandy Hill residents came out in support of changes to the way the city’s noise bylaw is enforced, but many said there needs to be even more attention to fix the “free-for-all party destination” reputation Sandy Hill is gaining.

The city’s new infill guidelines were discussed at an April 10 meeting and at the request of Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury, Kitchissippi Coun. Katherine Hobbs put forward a motion to include a potential amendment governing home conversions.

Demolition proposals for the Richcraft-owned properties at 588 and 592 Rideau Street and 165 Charlotte St. were submitted to the city on April 12. After demolition, Richcraft is proposing to put grass on the cleared site, creating a city-leased park.